Connacht opt for a 6-2 split and seven changes to tackle the Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht side has been named ahead of tomorrow’s clash with the Bulls in Pretoria (k/o 5.30pm Irish time). There are seven changes from the side that played last week, with David...
Jack Carty to miss New Zealand tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht and Ireland flyhalf Jack Carty is set to miss the upcoming tour to New Zealand as he recovers from recent wrist surgery. He is a significant loss for Ireland after some noteworthy...
Mack Hansen & Catherine Martin named 2021/22 Connacht Players of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen and Catherine Martin were the big winners at last night’s annual Connacht Rugby Awards Ball, with the pair named Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year for 2021/22. The...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, Ultan Dillane, Sammy Arnold, Abraham Papali’i and Tietie...
URC Team Announcements Round 17
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 17 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BULvGLA Arno...
Caolin Blade to earn 150th cap as Connacht aim for SA clean sweep against Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named their matchday 23 for tomorrow’s URC fixture against the Sharks in Durban (k/o 3.05pm Irish time). A win for Andy Friend’s side would...
SA Coastal sides launch into URC top four
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers marched into an impressive second place and the Cell C Sharks into fourth on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, while the Vodacom Bulls remained in eighth position in a rewarding...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...
James Lowe scores FOUR to send Leinster into the Champions Cup quarter-finals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a comprehensive 56-20 (82-41 on aggregate) victory over Connacht. Leo Cullen's charges will face either Leicester Tigers or...
Leinster boosted by two returning Irish Internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head coach Leo Cullen has named his side to take on Connacht Rugby in the second leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 tomorrow (KO 5.30pm). Cullen has made three changes to the side with...
